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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Roussel (ranked 2554 p4p, 4303 weight class) and Bjorn IronSide (ranked 319 p4p, 464 weight class). Roussel comes to the cage accompanied by Manau - J'ai laissé là bas . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dexter Roussel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjorn IronSide!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roussel looks to score with a jab to the body but IronSide is just out of range.
IronSide doesn't manage to clinch there - Roussel circles away.
Roussel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roussel avoids the head kick by IronSide.
Roussel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
IronSide throws a sloppy head kick
and Roussel counters with a straight right hand.
Roussel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
IronSide changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Roussel circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - IronSide looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IronSide swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Roussel counters with a nice uppercut.
Roussel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. IronSide sees it coming and avoids it easily.
IronSide misses with a body kick.
IronSide clobbers Roussel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
IronSide swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Roussel to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
IronSide tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Roussel to counter with a crisp jab.
Roussel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. IronSide looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice shot by Roussel.
We've been informed that IronSide has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
IronSide tries to move into range but Roussel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Roussel misses the body punch
and IronSide counters with a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Roussel.
Roussel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Roussel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
IronSide throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roussel clobbers IronSide with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
 IronSide is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
IronSide tries for a takedown but Roussel circles away easily
and Roussel counters with a crisp right that sends IronSide to the canvas! Roussel follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dexter Roussel!
Dexter Roussel spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Turd McPherson (ranked 3429 p4p, 2850 weight class) and Nathan Leal (ranked 362 p4p, 311 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Turd McPherson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan Leal!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Leal looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McPherson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Leal stands and steps away. McPherson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McPherson looks for a takedown but Leal sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPherson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Leal moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McPherson lands a couple of elbows.
McPherson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Leal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPherson looking to pass the guard.
McPherson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Leal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McPherson scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McPherson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McPherson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McPherson is looking to work some ground and pound but Leal has wrist control.
McPherson advances position into side control!
Leal managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McPherson.
McPherson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Leal knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McPherson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPherson misses with the ground and pound.
McPherson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Leal is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
McPherson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Leal has escaped the position, nice work there.
McPherson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Leal has escaped the position, nice work there.
McPherson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Leal knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPherson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
McPherson swings around for an armbar but Leal sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into McPherson's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Leal would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Leal wants to pass the guard but McPherson is keeping the position.
Leal would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
McPherson working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leal pushing down on McPherson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McPherson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Leal is working for a kimura but McPherson is defending it quite comfortably.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Turd McPherson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
McPherson tries to sprawl but Leal drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leal wants to free his trapped foot but McPherson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McPherson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leal pulls his head out easily.
Leal is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McPherson works his way to full guard. Good work.
McPherson working for a triangle but Leal defends it easily.
Leal wants to get up but he can't break McPherson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Leal stands up from McPherson's guard - Leal perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nathan Leal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for McPherson with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leal gets a takedown into half guard.
McPherson moves into full guard.
Leal gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leal stuffs the takedown attempt from McPherson. McPherson gets slowly back to his feet.
Leal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Leal is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McPherson's half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Leal wants to pass the guard but McPherson is defending well.
Nathan Leal has got the better of the ground game so far.
McPherson actively working from the bottom here.
Leal is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. McPherson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Leal drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leal jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McPherson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McPherson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leal stands up and waves to McPherson to follow him.
Leal closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Leal lands in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Leal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Leal tries to close the distance and clinch but McPherson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McPherson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McPherson fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McPherson shoots in and drives through. Leal sprawls well.
Leal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leal feints and as McPherson raises his hands in defense, Leal changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McPherson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Leal has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McPherson is proving hard to escape from.
Leal postures up.
Leal gets to his feet. McPherson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McPherson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Leal as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Turd McPherson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leal gets a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPherson actively working from the bottom here.
Leal tries to stand but can't do so whilst McPherson controls his leg.
McPherson is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Leal is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McPherson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leal wants to pass the guard but McPherson is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPherson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McPherson manages to get to full guard.
Leal wants to stand but McPherson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Leal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McPherson has his foot on Leal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leal works his way back into a safe position though.
McPherson is looking to cinch up a triangle. Leal throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to McPherson's body to avoid the submission. McPherson has instead reached around Leal's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! McPherson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Turd McPherson!
Turd McPherson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Corwin Anstey (ranked 1717 p4p, 4850 weight class) and Manuel Rios (ranked 226 p4p, 487 weight class). Manuel Rios will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Manuel Rios!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anstey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rios sprawls well. Rios wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anstey gets slowly back to his feet.
Anstey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Anstey shoots for a double leg takedown but Rios sprawls well. He's pushed Anstey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Anstey shoots in for a takedown but Rios shows good takedown defense.
Rios let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corwin Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rios throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anstey attempts a counter takedown but Rios avoids it well and moves away.
Rios swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rios connects with a good right hand that stumbles Anstey. Anstey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Anstey gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rios.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anstey.
Anstey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Anstey dives in and scores a takedown into Rios's guard.
Anstey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anstey is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Anstey wants to pass the guard but Rios is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Anstey's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anstey is defended easily by Rios.
Rios appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rios stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Anstey misses with a wild combination.
Rios appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rios misses the shot to the body.
Rios throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anstey looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Anstey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rios pinned against the cage. Rios gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Anstey closes the distance and clinches up with Rios, looking for a takedown. Anstey pushes Rios against the cage but Rios circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A nice side step and Rios releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Anstey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anstey doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rios counters with a nice uppercut.
Rios lands a head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Rios dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A big right from Rios misses.
Rios throws a left and a right that both miss
and Anstey counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Anstey.
Anstey sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rios wants to stand but Anstey is controlling the position.
Anstey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Anstey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rios wants to get back to his feet but Anstey is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Anstey seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Anstey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rios sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anstey somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rios throws a sloppy head kick and Anstey moves out of range easily.
Anstey attempts a counter takedown but Rios avoids it well and moves away.
Rios throws a lazy right hand but Anstey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anstey shoots in but no luck this time.
Anstey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rios's waist but Rios gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anstey off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corwin Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anstey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rios sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anstey somewhat.
Rios has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rios takes a swing at Anstey's ribcage but misses.
Anstey tries to counter with a takedown but Rios is quick to defend against it.
Rios misses with a straight right.
Rios scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rios leaves Anstey with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rios throws a series of punches but Anstey moves out of range.
Anstey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rios counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rios misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anstey.
Anstey throws a shot from downtown. Rios moves away and avoids it.
Rios scores with the left hand. Anstey knows he should have avoided that one.
Anstey with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Rios counter with a right hand.
 Anstey is rocked!
Anstey looks up at the clock. Bad move! Rios lands a right hand from hell, dropping Anstey. Rios pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manuel Rios!
Manuel Rios decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Steve (ranked 1757 p4p, 2539 weight class) and Derek Patterson (ranked 236 p4p, 334 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Patterson's choice of entrance music: I'm So High. Nashville Pussy. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Steve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Derek Patterson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steve slips a jab from Patterson.
Steve has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Steve misses with a jab to the body
enabling Patterson to counter with a crisp jab.
Steve moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Patterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Patterson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Steve throws a big shot that misses.
Steve throws a predictable looking body shot
and Patterson counters with a two punch combo.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
Patterson moves out of range as Steve strikes.
Steve scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Patterson doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steve fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Patterson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big right from Steve misses.
Patterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Patterson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Steve in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Steve misses
and Steve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Steve.
Steve is looking to wear down Patterson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
Jay Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steve swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A shot to the body from Steve misses
letting Patterson counter with a right hand.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Patterson.
We've been informed that Patterson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Patterson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Patterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Patterson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Steve takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve misses with a jab to the body
and Patterson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steve misses with a leg kick
and Patterson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Steve! Patterson lets Steve back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Steve is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oh Steve is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Patterson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Steve seems to have got his legs back now.
Patterson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steve pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Patterson! But no joy.
Steve misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Patterson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab lands there for Patterson.
Steve swings away with a body shot that misses
and Patterson counters with a nice right hand that sends Steve toppling to the canvas! Steve scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Patterson finish him?!
Patterson avoids the body shot from Steve.
Steve misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from Patterson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice shot by Steve.
Steve misses with a body shot
and Patterson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Patterson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Patterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Patterson gets in close and tags Steve with a short punch that almost sends Steve to the mat! Oh Steve is in big trouble! He turns his back on Patterson, trying to create some distance but Patterson rushes him, striking wildly and Steve goes down! The referee tackles Patterson into the cage to end the fight! Patterson is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derek Patterson!
An out of breath and clearly excited Derek Patterson thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yaya Kouame (ranked 1131 p4p, 2457 weight class) and Horghain Yan Spentliche (ranked 153 p4p, 309 weight class). Kouame comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac - All Eyez On Me. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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7 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yaya Kouame!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Horghain Yan Spentliche!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kouame throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kouame throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yan Spentliche lands a really nice looking cross but Kouame seems unphased.
Kouame pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kouame jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kouame scores with a body shot.
Kouame throws a shot from downtown. Yan Spentliche moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Kouame misses its intended target.
Nice cross by Kouame.
Kouame misses with a hook.
Kouame misses with a straight right.
Yan Spentliche was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Yan Spentliche throws a big shot that misses.
Yan Spentliche moves out of range of the strikes.
Kouame has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Kouame throws an overhand right that lands on Yan Spentliche's shoulder, as Yan Spentliche tries to avoid the shot.
Kouame feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yan Spentliches jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Some wild striking there from Yan Spentliche.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kouame uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yan Spentliche with the inside leg kick.
Kouame dodges the punch combination from Yan Spentliche.
Yan Spentliche swings for the body but Kouame moves out of range.
Yan Spentliche throws a lazy right hand but Kouame sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yan Spentliche misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Kouame misses.
Kouame throws a big shot that misses.
Yan Spentliche connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kouame throws a hook but Yan Spentliche avoids it easily.
Yan Spentliche moves out of range of the strikes.
Yan Spentliche steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kouame.
Yan Spentliche is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yan Spentliche tries to clinch but Kouame is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kouame looks to land a right hand but Yan Spentliche moved out of range.
Yan Spentliche moves out of range as Kouame strikes.
Yan Spentliche looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Kouame.
Kouame throws a jab but it's blocked by Yan Spentliche.
Kouame misses with a hook
and Yan Spentliche counters with a nice body kick.
Kouame misses with an uppercut
and Yan Spentliche counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Yan Spentliche throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kouame throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yan Spentliche counters with a three punch combo that has Kouame backing up. Kouame nods at Yan Spentliche to acknowledge the strikes.
Kouame misses the jab.
Yan Spentliche throws a hook but Kouame blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Kouame on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Kouame.
Kouame throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kouame moves out of range of the strikes.
Yan Spentliche throws a solid leg kick but Kouame takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yan Spentliche.
Yan Spentliche connects with a single shot there.
Yan Spentliche throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kouame throws a lazy right hand but Yan Spentliche sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yan Spentliche ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yan Spentliche lands a nice looking body kick.
The fighters circling - Kouame throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kouame swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kouame misses with a hook. Yan Spentliche ducked under it nicely.
Kouame listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kouame connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yan Spentliche momentarily.
Kouame misses with a left hand
and Yan Spentliche counters with a straight right hand.
Kouame connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yan Spentliche momentarily.
Kouame looks to land a left hand but Yan Spentliche moved out of range nicely.
Yaya Kouame seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kouame lands with an overhand left.
Yan Spentliche is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kouame walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Yan Spentliche drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Kouame swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Yan Spentliche's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yaya Kouame!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Naoise Durnin (ranked 1970 p4p, 1461 weight class) and Sey La Vie (ranked 213 p4p, 165 weight class). Durnin comes to the cage accompanied by I'm Shipping Up To Boston by The Dropkick Murphy's. On his way into the cage it seems that Naoise Durnin has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Naoise Durnin seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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17 - 9 - 0 |
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Naoise Durnin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sey La Vie!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durnin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
 It looks like Sey La Vie has been cut.
Naoise Durnin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durnin missing with a left hand there. La Vie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Durnin misses with a body shot.
It seemed like La Vie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Durnin throws a sloppy head kick
and La Vie counters with a two punch combo.
La Vie moves out of range of the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from La Vie misses.
La Vie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Durnin misses with a few strikes there.
La Vie is looking for the big counter here.
La Vie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Durnin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
La Vie has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
La Vie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Vie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Durnin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
La Vie unleashes a big counter combination but Durnin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durnin throws a head kick but La Vie moves out of range.
La Vie avoids the head kick by Durnin.
As Durnin backs off La Vie throws a huge counter combo but Durnin manages to avoid it all.
Durnin scores with a punch to the head.
Durnin misses with a head kick.
La Vie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Durnin throws a right hand that misses
and La Vie counters with a left and a right... And another left! Durnin is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sey La Vie!
An out of breath and clearly excited Sey La Vie thanked Knock Out Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iron Side (ranked 968 p4p, 2134 weight class) and Tungsten Kaafjord (ranked 118 p4p, 232 weight class). Side comes into the arena with In the Dark - Vintage Culture, Fancy Inc blaring out of the sound system. Kaafjord is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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225
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15 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Iron Side!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tungsten Kaafjord!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kaafjord.
Kaafjord misses with a takedown
letting Side counter with a right hand.
It looks like Tungsten Kaafjord has been cut.
Kaafjord shoots in for a double leg but Side sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Iron Side has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tungsten Kaafjord.
Kaafjord misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body punch from Kaafjord.
Kaafjord keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Side slips a jab and a cross from Kaafjord.
Kaafjord moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tungsten Kaafjord seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Side connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Side swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kaafjord throws a push kick but Side slaps the foot to one side.
Kaafjord gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Side throws a looping overhand right but Kaafjord ducks down to avoid it.
Kaafjord shoots in for a takedown but Side shows good takedown defense.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kaafjord. Side shrugs it off though.
Side scores with a jab to the head.
That has opened up Tungsten Kaafjord's cut even more.
Kaafjord uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Side.
A telegraphed right hand from Side misses the target.
Side misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Side lands a nice shot that snaps Kaafjord's head back.
Side throws a big shot that misses.
Kaafjord misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Side throwing a counter right hand but Kaafjord manages to avoid it.
Kaafjord goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Side throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kaafjord scores with a hook.
Side is rocked!
A thudding body kick lands there by Kaafjord!
Oh Side is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Side is breathing heavily.
Kaafjord scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Side doesn't seem bothered though.
Kaafjord keeps Side at a distance using the push kick.
Side is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A head kick by Kaafjord - that's a beauty! Side is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Kaafjord can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tungsten Kaafjord!
Tungsten Kaafjord thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Iron Side was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll back and knock him out!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Romega Vartanein (ranked 529 p4p, 1447 weight class) and Skillz Kneeland (ranked 83 p4p, 190 weight class). Kneeland has chosen Kung Fu FIghting as his entrance music. Skillz Kneeland has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Romega Vartanein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Skillz Kneeland!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kneeland darts in and clinches Vartanein up against the cage.
Vartanein misses with an elbow over the top.
Kneeland being controlled against the cage.
Kneeland stalls.
Kneeland leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kneeland.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeland lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vartanein avoiding damage.
Kneeland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kneeland is struggling to control the position.
Kneeland slows down the pace here.
Kneeland working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vartanein missing with knees to the body.
Kneeland is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A bit of stalling here from Kneeland.
Kneeland leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are getting on Kneeland's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Skillz Kneeland.
Vartanein misses with a wild body shot.
Vartanein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kneeland! But no joy.
Vartanein misses with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kneeland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Romega Vartanein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kneeland scoring well with a low kick there.
Kneeland feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vartaneins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
 It looks like Romega Vartanein has been cut.
Vartanein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kneeland moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeland takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kneeland misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kneeland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kneeland wants to clinch up but Vartanein keeps it at a distance.
Kneeland wants to clinch.
Kneeland pushes Vartanein up against the cage in a clinch.
Vartanein effectively controlling the action here.
Kneeland stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vartanein tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeland misses with some punches.
Come on Kneeland - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kneeland has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Vartanein seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kneeland can turn it around.
Kneeland slowing the pace effectively.
Kneeland is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kneeland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vartanein tries to circle away but Kneeland has him pinned against the cage.
Kneeland creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vartanein's defenses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Skillz Kneeland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Romega Vartanein's cut.
That's time! Vartanein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vartanein connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice cross by Vartanein.
Vartanein throws out a loose jab but Kneeland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kneeland connects with a body shot that sends Vartanein's belly button to the back.
Kneeland avoids the body shot from Vartanein.
Kneeland tries to clinch there but Vartanein circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Vartanein misses its target.
Kneeland instigates a clinch.
Kneeland slows down the pace here.
Kneeland will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vartanein up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeland effectively controlling the action here.
Kneeland receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vartanein wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kneeland lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vartanein backwards.
Kneeland misses with some punches.
Kneeland effectively controlling the action here.
Vartanein working hard to break the clinch.
Kneeland misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vartanein can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kneeland lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kneeland lands a body shot.
Vartanein being controlled against the cage.
Kneeland slowing the pace effectively.
Skillz Kneeland seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vartanein letting Kneeland take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Skillz Kneeland.
Vartanein lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kneeland throws an elbow but misses.
Kneeland lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vartanein really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kneeland throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kneeland misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vartanein blocks the elbow strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kneeland misses with an elbow strike.
Vartanein is trying to break free.
Kneeland is struggling to control the position.
Kneeland lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeland misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kneeland manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kneeland slowing the pace effectively.
Kneeland will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vartanein up against the cage.
Kneeland continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kneeland looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Skillz Kneeland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Romega Vartanein's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kneeland moves in looking to clinch but Vartanein pushes him off.
Vartanein is looking to wear down Kneeland with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kneeland tries to clinch there but Vartanein circles away.
Vartanein slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kneeland instigates a clinch.
Kneeland trying to stall but Vartanein improves his position.
Kneeland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kneeland taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vartanein is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kneeland trying to stall but Vartanein improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vartanein being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Skillz Kneeland.
Kneeland clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vartanein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kneeland takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kneeland throws a punch but it's blocked by Vartanein.
Vartanein is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kneeland lands a nice uppercut.
Kneeland effectively controlling the action here.
Kneeland misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vartanein misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kneeland.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vartanein has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kneeland is looking to control Vartanein's arms but Vartanein gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kneeland has his back to the cage.
Vartanein looking to throw knees to the head but Kneeland is blocking nicely.
Vartanein trying to land knees to the body.
Kneeland throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kneeland.
Vartanein throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kneeland effectively controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeland will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vartanein up against the cage.
Kneeland leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vartanein looking to throw knees to the head but Kneeland is blocking nicely.
Kneeland throws a punch but it's blocked by Vartanein.
Kneeland slowing the pace effectively.
Skillz Kneeland is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kneeland leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Skillz Kneeland.
Vartanein on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kneeland tries to clinch up.
Vartanein misses with an uppercut.
Kneeland is looking to clinch.
Vartanein lands with an overhand left.
Vartanein connects with a nice looking jab.
Romega Vartanein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vartanein scores with a body shot.
Vartanein with a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big right from Vartanein misses.
Vartanein swats away the attempt to clinch by Kneeland.
Kneeland avoids the body shot from Vartanein.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Romega Vartanein.
I think Kneeland has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Skillz Kneeland!
Skillz Kneeland really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Waste of Money Nutrition lol logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reni Manfield (ranked 384 p4p, 412 weight class) and Conor Lee (ranked 60 p4p, 64 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reni Manfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Conor Lee!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Lee blocks the body kick.
Lee takes a swing at Manfield's ribcage but misses.
Lee throws a leg kick that misses.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Manfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manfield fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lee to the ground. Manfield is now in Lee's guard.
Manfield avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Manfield wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manfield can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Manfield working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manfield lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manfield trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Manfield trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Manfield is aware though and is defending well.
Manfield has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lee is looking for a triangle but Manfield pushes his legs off easily.
Manfield looking to pass the guard.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lee wants to control the position but Manfield says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Lee is looking to get back to full guard here but Manfield has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manfield trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Manfield advances nicely into full mount.
Manfield tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Manfield with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Manfield connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manfield tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Manfield is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lee regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manfield looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lee with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Manfield is taking a breather. Lee says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Manfield is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lee defends it well.
Lee moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manfield can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Manfield keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lee's head.
Manfield distracts Lee with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Manfield gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manfield throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reni Manfield dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lee scores with a nice right hand.
Manfield misses with a low kick.
Manfield doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Manfield has his takedown stuffed
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Manfield scores with a takedown into Lee's guard.
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Manfield defends well.
Lee is looking for a triangle here but Manfield uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Reni Manfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Manfield working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manfield tries for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
Manfield scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lee to see if he's OK.
Manfield working the ground and pound from side control.
Lee tries to bench press Manfield off him but Manfield keeps the position.
Lee looks to move to half guard but instead Manfield has passed into mount! Damn!
Lee is looking to improve his position but Manfield isn't that keen on the idea.
Lee slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Manfield tries to pass to full mount but Lee defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manfield is working hard here to advance position.
Manfield trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee gets full guard.
Manfield advances to half guard.
Manfield is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lee wants to control but Manfield is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Manfield prevents Lee from improving his position.
Manfield takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee works his way to full guard. Good work.
Manfield might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Manfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee has his foot on Manfield's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Manfield works his way back into a safe position though.
Manfield wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Manfield missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Manfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lee is looking to score with low kicks.
Lee misses with a leg kick
and Manfield counters with a good low kick that Lee was not able to check.
Lee tries to clinch up.
Manfield looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manfield misses with an attempted mid kick.
Manfield takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Manfield slips a straight right by Lee.
Lee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Manfield on the side of the head.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lee tests Manfield's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lee throws a jab when Manfield was well out of range.
Conor Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee is looking to clinch but Manfield is avoiding it.
Lee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Manfield was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lee.
Lee avoids the body shot from Manfield.
It seemed like Lee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manfield takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Manfield.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Manfield's head.
Lee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Conor Lee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lee misses with a body shot.
Manfield half committed to a counter leg kick.
Manfield's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Manfield scrambles back to his feet.
Lee has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Manfield shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manfield can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Manfield does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Manfield is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manfield moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Manfield manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lee manages to get himself to full guard.
Lee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Manfield is aware though and is defending well.
Manfield postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Manfield working some strikes from top position.
Manfield landing some decent shots from guard.
Manfield got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Manfield has managed to get both his arms back between Lee's legs - danger averted.
Manfield works over Lee with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manfield scoring with some ground and pound.
Manfield's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manfield is one step ahead there.
Manfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Manfield connects with a couple of short punches.
Manfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Manfield working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Manfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Manfield passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is trying to get back to half guard.
Manfield lands a nice forearm strike.
Lee is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Manfield's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Manfield is looking to advance position but Lee won't allow it.
Lee works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Manfield is stalling in the full guard.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Manfield wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Lee has his hands on Manfield's head, controlling the position.
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Manfield passes into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Manfield's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reni Manfield showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Manfield has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reni Manfield!
Reni Manfield thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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